The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | TETON Sports |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 66L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 27 x 12 x 10 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 5.3 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 420D Black Oxford 1000mm WR | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Black | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 25, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Ergonomic shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Waist belt with split wishbone construction | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Reverse U pocket, sleeping bag compartment, waist belt pocket, and 4 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other acccessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Exterior and interior gear loops | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Padded back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable 15-20" torso length | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Removeable hood | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration bladder | |
Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | Yes | |
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters. |
The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.
The The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L (liters), weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6. It's made of 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy in comparison the TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack's capacity is 66L with a size of 27 x 12 x 10 inches. Constructed from 420D Black Oxford 1000mm WR it weighs 5.3 pounds and is available in Black.
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